The bill amends Section 16-6I-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically revising the definitions related to the eligibility of principals and assistant principals for annual stipends under the School Principal Leadership and Mentoring Act. Key insertions include a detailed definition of "Assistant Principal," which specifies that they must be certified, employed full-time, and assist the principal in managing a public school. This definition also encompasses various specialized roles such as Career and Technical Education Building Administrators and Alternative School Administrators. Additionally, the definition of "High-Poverty School" is updated to require a direct certification of free and reduced lunch student percentages of 75% or greater, removing the previous criteria related to community eligibility provisions.

Other notable changes include the removal of certain classifications for "Low-Performing School," streamlining the criteria to focus on schools identified as Comprehensive Support and Improvement Schools or those receiving D or F grades. The bill also clarifies the definitions of "Principal" and "School Administrator," ensuring that they include similar specialized roles as those defined for assistant principals. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-6I-2
Enrolled: 16-6I-2